Taylors Halt Quarry is located in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
It is a leading supplier of quality stone aggregate for building, construction, and road development projects.
Seeing the importance of skilled professionals in the industry, Taylors Halt Quarry, along with Midmar Quarry, established the Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary program.
This initiative aims to financially support deserving students pursuing studies in fields relevant to the mining and quarrying sector.
About the Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary
The Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary offers financial assistance to South African students enrolled in, or intending to enroll in, accredited tertiary programs within specific fields crucial to the mining and quarrying industry.
These fields include:
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Mining Engineering
- Mining Surveying
- Occupational Health
- Surface Blasting
The bursary program seeks to empower individuals who are passionate about contributing to the growth and sustainability of the mining and quarrying sector.
Preference will be given to applicants pursuing studies related to scarce skills identified within the industry.
Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen born in South Africa.
- Have completed your Matriculation (National Senior Certificate).
- Be currently studying or intend to study towards a qualification in one of the fields mentioned above at a recognized and accredited tertiary institution in South Africa.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in the mining or quarrying industry.
Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary Application Requirements
A complete application for the Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary program requires the following documents:
- Downloaded and completed Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary Application Form
- Certified copies of the following documents (not older than 3 months):
- ID document
- Matric trial exam report and final report
- 2021 final report (if currently studying)
- Proof of registration or acceptance at a recognized and accredited institution (on institution’s letterhead)
- Proof of residence
- Motivational letter outlining your academic achievements, financial need, and reasons for pursuing a career in the mining or quarrying industry.
- Two testimonials: one from your school and one from a current lecturer (if currently studying).
- Parents or guardians’ proof of income: certified payslips (employed), certified last two years’ financial statements (self-employed), sworn affidavit (unemployed), certified death certificates (deceased), certified divorce certificate (divorced), or maintenance order (separated/divorced parents).
- Written consent from parents/guardian (if under 18 years old)
How to Apply
This is the process you must follow to apply:
- Download the Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary Application Form.
- Complete the application form carefully and accurately.
- Gather the required supporting documents and ensure they are all certified copies (not older than 3 months).
- Combine the completed application form with all supporting documents into a single file.
- Submit your application electronically via email to: [email protected] with the subject line “Taylor’s Halt Quarry Bursary Application”.
How to Contact
For any questions or inquiries related to the Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary program, please contact Taylors Halt Quarry directly at: 033 940 1828 / 081 462 3682.
Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary Closing Date
The closing date for the 2025 Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary program applications has not yet been announced.
It’s advisable to check the official website of Taylors Halt Quarry or Midmar Quarry closer to the application period for updates on the deadline.